Maria Picazo
Art Therapist
“Hi, I’m a fully clinically trained Art Therapist (MA Art Therapy). Together we can explore different ideas and perspectives to cope and feel grounded. Understand and feel clarity in your behaviours. Through a mix of conversation and creativity — which is a powerful tool for growth, self care and transformation.”
About Me
Approach
Hello,
I am fully clinical trained as an Art therapist.I hold a MA in Art therapy and I am accredited by the HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council) and BAAT (British Association of Art Psychotherapists). This allows me to practice safely in the Uk.
Art therapy is about expressing yourself with a mix of conversation, and creativity when words alone are not enough to understand what you are feeling, and helping to gain clarity in your behaviours.
Together we can explore different perspectives and ideas to cope, embrace who you truly are and feel grounded in your body.
My therapeutic approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and grounded in psychodynamic and relational principles.
You can text or call me to arrange an initial 15 minute free consultations to discuss the potentialities of working together.
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
In-person & Online
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Services Offered:
Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
Learn more about Art TherapyGroup Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
Learn more about Group TherapyMBT (Mentalisation-Based Therapy)
A therapy that strengthens the ability to understand one's own mental states and those of others, improving emotional regulation and relationships.
Learn more about MBT (Mentalisation-Based Therapy)Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
Learn more about Adolescent TherapyChild / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Learn more about Child / Adolescent TherapyIndividual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
Learn more about Individual TherapyOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online Therapy
Works With:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Children
- Communities
- Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
Learn more about Adolescent TherapyRelationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship IssuesPersonal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about TraumaLife Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
Learn more about Life TransitionsSpiritual or Faith-Based Counseling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.
Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
Learn more about Young Adult Issues
Professional Title:
Art Therapist
A therapist who uses drawing, painting, and other art forms to help clients express and process emotions. No artistic ability needed.
Credentials
Registrations
Qualifications
Metafora, Art Therapy School
Service Areas
Brighton, United Kingdom